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The Rio Theatre‘s annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 98th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Conan O’Brien returns for his second time to host the annual event. Get ready for the best buttery popcorn Vancouver has to offer, in-house trivia, our own Oscar contest, as well as prizes … Read more

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in March for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re so lucky to live and … Read more

Join the Lavender Society in their weirdest, wackiest cabaret yet! The Odd Ball is a cabaret of curiosities, oddities and peculiarities- sure to leave you saying, “How queer! How wonderful! Huzzah!”  In a celebration of all things bizarre, a group eccentric “experts of the unusual” will dazzle with burlesque, drag, circus and variety. The strangest … Read more

Spotify Presale and VIP packages on sale on Wednesday January 10th, 2018 Timbre Concerts Presents: On Sale Friday January 12th, 2018 at 10am! THE NAKED AND FAMOUS With Guest Zander Hawley  Wednesday March 14th, 2018 @ RIO THEATRE 19+/No Minors All General Admission Seating _ Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm Tickets are now SOLD OUT 2 VIP … Read more

Join us for the Canadian premiere of the pilot episode of The Musicianer, with by live music by Petunia and The Vipers. A Q&A with Petunia and director Beth Harrington will follow the screening. Sunday, May 19 Doors 9:00 pm | Event 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Advance tickets $10 HERE | $12 … Read more

Frank Zappa’s music – reimagined! Zappostrophe’…dares to take on Zappa’s weird and wonderful world – recreating his tunes with jaw-dropping musicianship, and a wink to his irreverent humour (CHEK TV, Victoria, 2024) Zappostrophe’ is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings. Our shows include a variety of FZ’s music … Read more

It’s time to put on makeup,It’s time to dress up right,It’s time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Burlesque Show tonight…. The Geekenders are excited to present a live, tribute variety show to one of the most revered, beloved TV shows ever… It’s THE MUPPET BURLESQUE SHOW! Join us at the Rio Theatre on … Read more

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) showcasing the best and newest motorcycle films from around the world, is coming to the Rio Theatre for one night only, on Friday, April 28. Don’t miss some of our favourite and award-winning films, including a peek at Japan’s underground Bōsōzuku culture with members of the Specter Gang, an incredible … Read more

The 3rd annual TMFF roars back to Rio Theatre for one night only with the newest and best motorcycle films from around the world. Start the night full throttle by kicking up some dust in the sand dunes before heading to the mountains. One night only. Global cinema, unforgettable journeys, and motorcycles as you’ve never … Read more

Canadian entertainers The Monsters of Schlock have sold out shows internationally as ‘The World’s Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza,’ and they are bringing their totally unique brand of quirky comedy  to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 14. Comedy  so funny… It hurts! The comic madmen and carnie duo known around the … Read more